Aberdeen fans have hit out after being told to take down banners protesting against SFA chief Stewart Regan and SPFL counterpart Neil Doncaster at last night's friendly win over Arbroath - because it was against SFA rules.

The banners were unfurled at Gayfield and carried pictures of the pair with the words "Wanted for crimes against Scottish football".

It followed Wednesday's ruling by Supreme Court judges in favour of HRMC over Rangers ' use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) which has intensified the clamour for fresh sanctions against the Ibrox club.

The Aberdeen fans group - Dons Supporters Together - has urged Scottish football authorities to strip Rangers of titles after the Big Tax Case verdict but the SFA have ruled out taking any further action after seeking legal advice.

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Dons fans stepped up pressure on the authorities at last night's match.

A video showing a steward telling them to take down the banners has now emerged. In it the steward says he is acting on the request of Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne. The steward also says the banner is against SFA rules.

But the fan holding the banner protests: "Shame we're not allowed to protest - it's a f****** democracy."

Meanwhile, Dundee United supporters have added their weight to calls for Scottish football authorities to review the 2013 SPFL Commission's findings into Rangers' use of EBTs.

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A statement released by the Arab Trust this morning voiced disappointment at the SFA's stance in ruling out taking any further action against the Ibrox club.

The Arab Trust statement read: "Via our Associate Director we will be asking Dundee United FC to ensure that supporter's concerns around the implications of this ruling are investigated fully by both the SFA and SPFL.

As the governing bodies of our national competitions both these organisations have legal and moral responsibilities to ensure that not only the letter of their rules and regulations are adhered to but also the spirit of them. Without this the normal football supporter can have little confidence in how our game is run.

"We would call on all those involved in Scottish Football at whatever level to ensure pressure is brought to bear on the governing bodies to properly investigate this matter."